Edmundo González

Opposition candidate in 2024 election; claimed president-elect

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Office: President-elect of Venezuela

Born: August 29, 1949, La Victoria

Party: Unitary Platform

Education: Central University of Venezuela, American University

Last updated Nov 2, 2026

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Venezuela's power struggle after Maduro

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As of May 2026: In exile in Madrid; called for assuming presidency after Maduro's capture

Seven weeks after U.S. special forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on January 3, 2026, Vice President Delcy Rodríguez has consolidated interim power through military loyalty pledges, oil privatization, and prisoner releases. In an NBC interview on February 12, she pledged 'free and fair' elections but refused to set a timeline, conditioning them on Venezuela being 'free from sanctions'.

Updated May 22